Home and garden calendar April 28- May 4
Send events for this calendar to homes@dailyherald.com with “calendar listing” in the subject line. Deadline is two weeks prior to the event.
May 1
Sag Moraine Native Plant Community Native Plant Sale: Orders taken through May 1. Plants are in one-pint containers and provided by Midwest Groundcovers as part of the Natural Garden Natives line, a selection of pesticide-free, local ecotype native plants. Orders can be picked up from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, at Moraine Valley Community College, 9000 W. College Parkway, Parking Lot D3, Palos Hills. Thousands of individual native plants will also be for sale on June 1 from Stellar Natives, along with advice on landscaping with native plants. For information, https://sagmoraine.org.
May 2
South Barrington Garden Club: 9 a.m. on the first Thursday of the month, South Barrington Tennis Club, 3 Tennis Club Lane, South Barrington. Meetings generally consist of speakers, hands-on projects and bus trips to points of interest in the area followed by a lunch at a local restaurant. For information, sbgclub.org.
Hoffman Estates Garden Club — Container Gardening: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 2, at Spring Valley Nature Center, 1111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Presented by Master gardeners Sandra Atkinson and Judy Rahn. Container gardening is the hottest trend for growing vegetables, herbs and flowers. Learn about container and plant selection, simple design considerations and the proper planting and maintenance to help ensure success. Presentation begins after a short business meeting. Nonmembers are welcome. Visit hoffmanestatesgardenclub.club.
May 4
Citizens for Conservation’s Native Plant, Shrub and Tree Sale: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 4-5 at CFC’s Hill ’N Dale Preserve, Ridge and County Line roads, in Barrington Hills. The 28th annual sale offers more than 200 varieties of native plants, including perennials, ferns, sedges, grasses, shrubs and trees. Online pre-order pickup will be from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, May 3 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 4. CFC members will also be able to shop the sale on May 3, and members get a 10% discount all days. Call (847) 382-7283 or visit citizensforconservation.org.
Dahlia Plant Sale: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 4-5, at Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. Hosted by Central States Dahlia Society. Experts on hand to answer all your questions. centralstatesdahliasociety.com.
Upcoming plant sales
Horticulture Spring Plant Sale: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, May 9; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, May 10; 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the College of DuPage Greenhouse, west of Technical Education Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Hosted by horticulture program at College of DuPage. Shoppers can choose from uncommon annuals and perennials as well as fresh herbs and vegetables. Hanging baskets, mixed containers and succulents also available. Credit or debit only. Contact Greenhouse Supervisor Amy Hull at hullamy@cod.edu or (630) 942-3806.
Lombard’s Lilac Sale: Noon to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 9; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, May 10; 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 11 or until sold out, at Lilacia Park, 50 S. Park Ave., Lombard. All sales will be in person and you may choose from 16 different lilacs of varying sizes. Colors of the blooms range from deep violet, magenta and lilac to pink, blue and white. Proceeds support the Lombard Garden Club’s scholarship program, community beautification projects and educational outreach about the environment and gardening in the region. For information, lombardgardenclub.org/in-person-lilac-sale.html.
Bloomingdale Garden Club Flower and Plant Sale: Noon to 6 p.m. Friday, May 10; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., or until sold out, Saturday, May 11, at the Bloomingdale Park District Maintenance Building, 259 Springfield Drive, in Bloomingdale. Sale includes professionally grown annuals in flats, 4.5- and 6-inch pots, hanging baskets, vegetables and herbs, cannas, grasses, tropicals, tuts, Proven Winners and specialty annuals as well as perennials from members’ gardens. There will be raffles and garden items for sale. A Master Gardener Help Desk will answer all your gardening questions. Cash, checks and credit cards accepted. Proceeds support area charities and garden club programs. bloomingdalegardenclub.org.
Gardners of Central Lake County Plant Sale: 8:30-11 a.m. Saturday, May 11, at Crawford House, 817 Lake St., Libertyville. Sale, which will be held rain or shine, includes annuals, bedding plants, herbs, houseplants, natives, perennials, vegetables. Plants are grown by seeds, bulbs, bare root and cuttings. Cash or check accepted. gardenersofcentrallakecounty.org or email juliancindy@hotmail.com.
Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners Plant Sale: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 11, at Bethany Lutheran Church Gymnasium, 8 S. Lincoln St., Batavia. Plants are sourced locally from members’ gardens, with varieties of sun and shade native plants, perennials, iris, hosta, ferns, shrubs, small trees, grasses, sedges, bulbs, ground covers, and often annuals and house plants to choose from. For information, bataviaplaindirtgardeners.org.
Rolling Meadows Garden Club Plant and Craft Sale: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at 3000 Central Road, Rolling Meadows. Experienced gardeners will be available to assist in your selections and answer gardening questions. Browse a wonderful selection of premium hanging baskets, flowering annuals, perennials, vegetables, accent plants, milkweed and outdoor/nature art and crafts. For information, rollingmeadowsgardenclub.com.
St. Hugh of Lincoln Plant, Patio, and Craft Sale: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at St. Hugh of Lincoln Episcopal Church, on the southeast corner of Randall Road and Highland Avenue, Elgin. The sale features a variety of homegrown flower, herb and vegetable plants ready for containers or the garden as well as pre-owned patio décor and garden tools. Vendors will showcase items for spring and Mother’s Day. All proceeds benefit St. Hugh Outreach Ministries. For information, sthugh.net.
Kane DuPage Soil and Water Conservation District Native Trees, Shrubs and Plant Sale: The order deadline for plants is May 17; order deadline for trees and shrubs has past. Ordering is open for plant only. The digital catalog is available on the organization’s website, it can be printed if you choose. Download the order form, complete your selections and follow the instructions to submit the order and payment. The Northern Illinois Worm Farm will be on hand at pick up days with fresh, local worm casting and worm castings tea for sale. For information, kanedupageswcd.org/kd.
Des Plaines Garden Club’s Annual Plant and Garden Flea Market: 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 18, at Frisbie Senior Center, 52 E. Northwest Highway, Des Plaines. Pick up some annuals, perennials, vegetables, a hanging basket or maybe a houseplant. Master Gardeners will be on-hand to answer your questions and help you select your plants. You may find garden tools or pots donated by members. There will also be a selection of home-baked desserts for sale. Rain date is Saturday, May 25. Cash sales only. For information, desplainesilgardenclub.com.
Garden Club of Lake Zurich Spring Plant Sale: 8:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday, May 18, at Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. The club offers hundreds of member-grown perennials, seed grown annuals, natives, woodland plants, saplings, vegetable seedlings, ground covers, houseplants, herbs, garden décor and plant grow lights. Get expert advice from Master Gardeners and other members of the club. Sale held rain or shine. Cash/check/credit cards accepted. Come early as plants go quickly. For information, gardencluboflakezurich.org.
Dundee Backyard Garden Club Plant Sale: 9 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, May 18, in Grafelman Park, Fifth and Main streets, West Dundee. The sale will be held rain or shine and features a wide variety of perennials, grasses, native plants, vegetables, herbs and more from the gardens of club members. Garden “Junque” and gently used garden items will also be available for sale. Proceeds from the sale fund an annual scholarship. The Backyard Garden Club is accepting new members. Members enjoy casual monthly meetings with a variety of educational programs, garden walks and field trips. New and experienced gardeners welcome. More information available at the plant sale.
Garden Club of Mount Prospect Plant Sale: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at Mount Prospect Historical Society Campus, 101 S. Maple St., Mount Prospect. Come early to find member-grown perennials, some annuals, vegetables, tubers, seeds and house plants. Get expert advice from Master Gardeners and other garden club members on plant selection and care. Rain date is Sunday, May 19. For information, gcmp.weebly.com.
Lincolnshire Garden Club Plant Sale: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at 28 Fox Trail, Lincolnshire. Over 300 perennials and annuals will be available in flats, pints, gallons and hanging baskets. Cash, check or credit card accepted. Rain or shine. For information, lincolnshiregardenclub.com.
Tri-Village Garden Club Plant Sale: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 18, at the Bartlett Log Cabin, 102 N. Eastern Ave., Bartlett. The club’s sale will feature a wide assortment of perennial and annual plants in addition to large begonias, hanging baskets and vegetable plants. Members of club will be on hand to answer questions, share gardening expertise and make recommendations for sun- or shade-loving plants. Plants for sale are ideally suited for suburban gardens in the USDA plant hardiness zone 5B. Proceeds support scholarships, growing vegetables for local food pantries and educational programs. Cash and checks only; rain or shine. For information, trivillagegardenclub.org/wordpress or facebook.com/TriVillageGardenClub.
University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners’ Plant Sale: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at the University of Illinois Extension grounds, 100 S. Highway 45, Grayslake. University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners will hold its annual plant sale featuring a beautiful selection of nursery grown varieties not readily available at traditional garden centers — natives, new cultivars of perennials, grasses and pollinator-friendly plants. Many varieties of homegrown tomatoes, along with other vegetables and herbs, will be available. In addition, shop the “Garden Treasures” for new and gently used items to enhance your landscape. Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer your gardening questions, help with plant selection and offer gardening advice. Proceeds support projects and programming for volunteers, youth and adults in Lake County. Call (847) 223-8627 or visit extension.illinois.edu/events/2024-05-18-lake-county-2024-plant-sale.
Prospect Heights Garden Club Plant Sale: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 25, in shopping center at Rand Road and Thomas St., Arlington Heights. Plants from members’ homes will be available. Call Ann Johnson at (847) 253-1223.
Ongoing
Hoffman Estates Community Garden Plots: Residents may rent plots in the community gardens for $25. There are two garden plot locations in the village: north at Mumford Drive and Westbury Drive, or south at Volid Drive and Vista Lane. Plot assignments will be given on a first-come, first-served basis. To reserve a garden plot, call Public Works at (847) 490-6800 or email publicworks@vohe.org. When requesting a plot, be sure to include your name, address, phone number, email address and garden location (north or south). Residents will be able to reserve only one plot each.